(MC POV)
The princess had to change to another set of clothes for the reception so it ended up with just me entering the reception hall with my disciples in tow.
The guests were already engaging each other in conversation while standing around the hall, most of them with some kind of drink or food in hand.
"Master Lin and his disciples, I bid you welcome," The servant at the door greeted us with a bow. "Please enjoy the refreshments, the Royal Family will join the festivities soon."
"Oh, Master! There's some nice things there! May I see?" Eris squealed, pointing at one of the buffet tables while pulling my sleeve.
Heh, I did get her interested in cooking after all, so she would definitely be interested in opportunities to learn other recipes.
"Hahaha, of course, enjoy yourselves. All of you deserve it," I laughed. "Why don't you guys go ahead? I'll just go to the washroom for a bit."
Usually monsters bearing gifts are never a good sign. Not here.